Notifications for Canada (1150 notifications)

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for flupyradifurone notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1100 (dated 21 March 2017) was adopted 12 June 2017. The proposed MRLs were established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and are provided directly below:MRL (ppm)       Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity40                   Fresh kava leaves3.0                  Quinoa0.9                  Kava roots0.6                  Tropical and Subtropical, Medium to Large Fruits, Smooth, Inedible Peel (Crop Subgroup 24B)ppm = parts per millionMRLs are established for each commodity included in the listed crop groupings in accordance with the Residue Chemistry Crop Groups webpage (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/part/protect-proteger/food-nourriture/rccg-gcpcr-eng.php) in the Pesticides and Pest Management section of Health Canada's website.MRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada's Maximum Residue Limit Database (http://pr-rp.hc-sc.gc.ca/mrl-lrm/index-eng.php) on the Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides webpage (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/part/protect-proteger/food-nourriture/mrl-lmr-eng.php). The database allows users to search for pesticides(s) or for food commodity(ies).

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for fluoxastrobin notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1101 (dated 21 March 2017) was adopted 12 June 2017. The proposed MRLs were established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and are provided directly below:MRL (ppm)       Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity1.5                  Melon (Crop Subgroup 9A)0.5                  Squash/Cucumber (Crop Subgroup 9B)0.06                Peanut Oil (refined)0.02                Peanuts ppm = parts per millionMRLs are established for each commodity included in the listed crop groupings in accordance with the Residue Chemistry Crop Groups webpage (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/part/protect-proteger/food-nourriture/rccg-gcpcr-eng.php) in the Pesticides and Pest Management section of Health Canada's website.MRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada's Maximum Residue Limit Database (http://pr-rp.hc-sc.gc.ca/mrl-lrm/index-eng.php) on the Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides webpage (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/part/protect-proteger/food-nourriture/mrl-lmr-eng.php). The database allows users to search for pesticides(s) or for food commodity(ies).

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for fluxapyroxad notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1093 (dated 7 March 2017) was adopted 1 June 2017. The proposed MRLs were established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and are provided directly below:MRL (ppm)       Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity40                   Citrus Oil3.0                 Bananas1.0                 Citrus Fruits (Crop Group 10R)0.7                 Mangos0.6                 Papayasppm = parts per million            MRLs are established for each commodity included in the listed crop groupings in accordance with the Residue Chemistry Crop Groups webpage (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/part/protect-proteger/food-nourriture/rccg-gcpcr-eng.php) in the Pesticides and Pest Management section of Health Canada's website.             MRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada's Maximum Residue Limit Databasehttp://pr-rp.hc-sc.gc.ca/mrl-lrm/index-eng.php) on the Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides webpage (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/part/protect-proteger/food-nourriture/mrl-lmr-eng.php). The database allows users to search for pesticides(s) or for food commodity(ies).

The Federal Government completed a detailed safety assessment of ethylene oxide, which included the current uses as food additives. Ethylene Oxide is permitted for use as a fumigant on whole or ground spices. Since the current scientific information does not support the safety in use of this additive, Health Canada intends to remove ethylene oxide from the List of Permitted Food Additives with Other Accepted Uses The purpose of this communication is to publically announce the Department's intention in this regard and to provide the appropriate contact information for any inquiries or for those wishing to submit any new scientific information relevant to the safety of these food additives.

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for prothioconazole notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1095 (dated 7 March 2017) was adopted 1 June 2017. The proposed MRL was established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limit Database and is provided directly below:MRL (ppm)       Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.4                 Undelinted cotton seedsppm = parts per million MRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada's Maximum Residue Limit Databasehttp://pr-rp.hc-sc.gc.ca/mrl-lrm/index-eng.php) on the Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides webpage (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/part/protect-proteger/food-nourriture/mrl-lmr-eng.php). The database allows users to search for pesticides(s) or for food commodity(ies).

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for sulfentrazone notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1094 (dated 7 March 2017) was adopted 1 June 2017. The proposed MRLs were established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and are provided directly below:MRL (ppm)       Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.4                 Brassica, leafy greens (crop subgroup 4-13B)0.2                 Brassica, head and stem vegetable (crop group 5-13)20.15               Fruiting vegetables (crop group 8-09); Berries and small fruits (crop group 13-07); tree nuts (crop group 14-11); apples, mustard seeds (condiment type), mustard seeds (oilseed type), succulent shelled broad beans1 ppm = parts per million2 Cabbage is excluded from this MRL action as a 0.2 ppm MRL is already established for this commodity.MRLs are established for each commodity included in the listed crop groupings in accordance with the Residue Chemistry Crop Groups webpage (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/part/protect-proteger/food-nourriture/rccg-gcpcr-eng.php) in the Pesticides and Pest Management section of Health Canada's website. MRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada's Maximum Residue Limit Databasehttp://pr-rp.hc-sc.gc.ca/mrl-lrm/index-eng.php) on the Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides webpage (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/part/protect-proteger/food-nourriture/mrl-lmr-eng.php). The database allows users to search for pesticides(s) or for food commodity(ies).

The proposed maximum residue limit (PMRL) document for trifloxystrobin notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1096 (dated 7 March 2017) was adopted 1 June 2017. The proposed MRL was established via entry into the Maximum Residue Limits Database and is provided directly below:MRL (ppm)       Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.5               Undelinted cotton seedsppm = parts per million MRLs established in Canada may be found using Health Canada's Maximum Residue Limit Databasehttp://pr-rp.hc-sc.gc.ca/mrl-lrm/index-eng.php) on the Maximum Residue Limits for Pesticides webpage (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/part/protect-proteger/food-nourriture/mrl-lmr-eng.php). The database allows users to search for pesticides(s) or for food commodity(ies).

Health Canada's Food Directorate completed a detailed safety assessment of a food additive submission seeking approval for the use of the bacterium Carnobacterium maltaromaticum strain CB1 (C. maltaromaticum CB1) to limit or inhibit the growth of Listeria monocytogenes in various meat and poultry products.  C. maltaromaticum CB1 is already permitted for use in Canada as a preservative on four standardized meat products, namely vacuum-packed wieners, vacuum-packed sliced roast beef, vacuum-packed sliced cooked ham, and vacuum-packed sliced cooked turkey. >As no safety concerns were raised through Health Canada's assessment the Department has enabled the food additive use of C. maltaromaticum CB1 described in the information document below by updating the List of Permitted Preservativeshttp://hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/securit/addit/list/11-preserv-conserv-eng.php, effective 1 June 2017. The purpose of this communication is to publically announce the Department's decision in this regard and to provide the appropriate contact information for any inquiries or for those wishing to submit any new scientific information relevant to the safety of this food additive.

The objective of the notified document PMRL2017-18 is to consult on the listed import maximum residue limit (MRL) for nicosulfuron that has been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.8               Sorghum1 ppm = parts per million

A pest risk analysis was conducted for Arundo donax. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) determined that it poses a significant risk to Canada's plant resource base. Based on this analysis and on feedback received from Canadian stakeholders, the CFIA is planning to regulate Arundo donax as a quarantine pest under the Plant Protection ActIntentional importation of this species is prohibited. To prevent non-intentional (contaminants) imports, all commodities to be imported into Canada are required to be free from propagative parts of Arundo donax The applicable directive (D-12-01) will be amended after the end of the comment period and prior to implementation, to reflect this change.

The objective of the notified document PMRL2017-19 is to consult on the listed import maximum residue limit (MRL) for dodine that has been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1          Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.5                    Bananas1 ppm = parts per million

The proposed amendment notified in G/SPS/N/CAN/1040 (dated 14 July 2016) was adopted and published on 17 May 2017 as the Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations (Veterinary Drugs — Antimicrobial Resistance) and Regulations Amending the Establishment Licensing Fees (Veterinary Drugs) Regulations.These regulations will come into force between November 2017 and July 2019. This measure was also notified under G/TBT/N/CAN/491 (dated 7 July 2016).

The objective of the notified document PMRL2017-17 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limits (MRLs) for clethodim that have been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity3.5 Dry shelled peas and beans (crop subgroup 6C)21 ppm = parts per million2 The MRL of 3.5 ppm is proposed to replace the currently established 0.5 ppm MRL for beans, dry peas, dry chickpeas and dry lentils. MRLs are proposed for each commodity included in the listed crop groupings in accordance with the Residue Chemistry Crop Groups webpage (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/part/protect-proteger/food-nourriture/rccg-gcpcr-eng.php) in the Pesticides and Pest Management section of Health Canada's website.

The objective of the notified document PMRL2017-16 is to consult on the listed domestic and import maximum residue limits (MRLs) for pyroxasulfone that have been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.3 Peanuts0.15 Dried shelled pea and bean, except soybean (crop subgroup 6C)0.07 Flaxseeds1 ppm = parts per million MRLs are proposed for each commodity included in the listed crop groupings in accordance with the Residue Chemistry Crop Groups webpage (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/part/protect-proteger/food-nourriture/rccg-gcpcr-eng.php) in the Pesticides and Pest Management section of Health Canada's website.

The objective of the notified document PMRL2017-15 is to consult on the listed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for isofetamid that have been proposed by Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity10 Small fruits vine climbing, except grape (crop subgroup 13-07E)25.0 Bushberries (crop subgroup13-07B)4.0 Cherries (crop subgroup 12-09A); peaches (crop subgroup 12-09B); caneberries (crop subgroup 13-07A)1.5 Dried prune plums0.8 Plums (crop subgroup 12-09C)0.6 Apples; edible-podded legume vegetables (crop subgroup 6A, except pea (Pisum spp.), including dwarf pea, edible-podded pea, snow pea, sugar snap pea, and pigeon pea)0.04 Dried shelled pea and bean, except soybean (crop subgroup 6C); succulent shelled pea and bean (crop subgroup 6B)0.01 Fat, meat and meat byproducts of cattle, goats, hogs horses, and sheep; milk1 ppm = parts per million2 The proposed MRL of 10 ppm for CG 13-07E will replace the currently established MRL of 3.0 for gooseberries. MRLs are proposed for each commodity included in the listed crop groupings in accordance with the Residue Chemistry Crop Groups webpage (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/part/protect-proteger/food-nourriture/rccg-gcpcr-eng.php) in the Pesticides and Pest Management section of Health Canada's website.

The objective of the notified document PMRL2017-13 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limit (MRL) for quizalofop-ethyl that has been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.05 Saskatoon berries (juneberries)1 ppm = parts per million

The objective of the notified document PMRL2017-14 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limit (MRL) for simazine that has been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.05 Tree nuts (crop group 14-11)1 ppm = parts per million MRLs are proposed for each commodity included in the listed crop groupings in accordance with the Residue Chemistry Crop Groups webpage (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/part/protect-proteger/food-nourriture/rccg-gcpcr-eng.php) in the Pesticides and Pest Management section of Health Canada's website.

The objective of the notified document PMRL2017-11 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limits (MRLs) for fluopicolide that have been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity18 Leafy Brassica greens (crop subgroup 5B)0.15 Potato flakes0.08 Tuberous and corm vegetables (crop subgroup 1C)21 ppm = parts per million2 The MRL is proposed to replace the currently established MRL of 0.02 ppm for Crop Subgroup 1C. MRLs are proposed for each commodity included in the listed crop groupings in accordance with the Residue Chemistry Crop Groups webpage (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/part/protect-proteger/food-nourriture/rccg-gcpcr-eng.php) in the Pesticides and Pest Management section of Health Canada's website.

The objective of the notified document PMRL2017-12 is to consult on the listed domestic maximum residue limit (MRL) for oxyfluorfen that has been proposed by the Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA).MRL (ppm)1 Raw Agricultural Commodity (RAC) and/or Processed Commodity0.05 Shallot bulbs1 ppm = parts per million

Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Food Additives with Other Accepted Uses to Enable the Use of Lactococcus lactis DSM 11037 as an Oxygen Scavenger in Certain Modified Atmosphere-Packaged (MAP) or Vacuum-Packaged Preserved Meat Products – Reference Number: NOM/ADM-0095BackgroundHealth Canada's Food Directorate completed a scientific assessment of a preparation containing a live culture of the bacterium Lactococcus lactisL. lactis) DSM 11037 for use as an oxygen scavenger in certain modified atmosphere-packaged (MAP) or vacuum-packaged non-shelf-stable cured meat products.The results of Health Canada's evaluation of available scientific data support the safety and efficacy of L. lactis DSM 11037 when used for this purpose. Since this is a food additive that was not previously permitted for use in Canada, Health Canada published a Notice of Proposal to Enable the Use of L. lactis DSM 11037 as an Oxygen Scavenger in Certain Modified Atmosphere-Packaged (MAP) and Vacuum-Packaged Preserved Meat Productshttp://hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/consult/nop-avp-0021/index-eng.php) on 20 September 2016, requesting comments. The comment period was open for 75 days, during which no new scientific information about this additive was submitted to the Department in response to this publication. Since the conclusions of the evaluation remain as described in the Notice of Proposal, Health Canada has modified the List of Permitted Food Additives with Other Accepted Uses http://hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/securit/addit/list/8-other-autre-eng.php), effective 3 May 2017.The purpose of this communication is to publically announce the Department's decision in this regard and to provide the appropriate contact information for any inquiries or for those wishing to submit any new scientific information relevant to the safety of this food additive. http://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2017/SPS/CAN/17_2222_00_e.pdfhttp://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2017/SPS/CAN/17_2222_00_f.pdf